Top states for green buildings

By By AUBREY COHEN

on January 23, 2013 5:35 PM

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The U.S. Green Building Council just released its list of the top 10 states (plus Washington, D.C.) for space per resident certified last year through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Here's the list, starting with No. 11. Nevada: 29 projects, totaling 3.7 million square feet, certified in 2012, equating to 1.39 square feet per person. This is the new North Las Vegas City Hall, certified LEED Gold. less

8. Washington: 133 projects, totaling 10.5 million square feet, certified in 2012, equating to 1.56 square feet per person. This is the Academic Fire Instruction Building at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, certified LEED Gold. less

8. Washington: 133 projects, totaling 10.5 million square feet, certified in 2012, equating to 1.56 square feet per person. This is the Academic Fire Instruction Building at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, ... more